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139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2

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139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2 includes mentions of Brothers York by Tom Penn, The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay, and Richard III by Paul Murray Kendall, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Indexed context: The host mentions 'Brothers York' to highlight its insights into the historical context surrounding Richard and Buckingham's political maneuvers. The…

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Daughter of Time' to highlight its significance in reshaping perceptions of Richard III and the historical mystery surrounding…

Richard III
Paul Murray Kendall

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Richard III' in the context of discussing Josephine Tay's novel 'The Daughter of Time,' which is pivotal in shaping the modern per…

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Who killed the Princes in the Tower? The inspiration behind Shakespeare's Richard III, their murder remains one of the greatest mysteries in English history. In the second of two episodes, all eyes turn to Richard III, prime suspect in the disappearance of Edward IV's sons. Tom and Dominic discuss whether Richard likely did kill his nephews, potential other suspects, and whether it was a matter of survival for him to do so. Plus, the greatest question of our time: was Richard III more Raul Castro, Robert Kennedy, or James Callaghan? Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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Brothers York
Tom Penn

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Josephine Tay

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Richard III
Paul Murray Kendall

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Summary, books mentioned, source context, and timestamps for 139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2 on The Rest Is History.

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  • The conversation centers on Josephine Tay's novel.
  • A second recurring theme is Richard and Buckingham's actions.
  • Referenced books include Brothers York by Tom Penn and The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay.
  • Related interests include History enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the Roses and History enthusiasts and mystery readers.

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Brothers York by Tom Penn, The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay, and Richard III by Paul Murray Kendall are the clearest linked books in this episode, each tied back to source cards and timestamps where available.

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History enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the RosesHistory enthusiasts and mystery readersReaders interested in historical mysteries and literary analysis.

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Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the RosesOften cited around Richard and Buckingham's actions

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Tom Penn's book, Brothers York, describes the Wake family and their historical significance in Northamptonshire.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the Roses
Indexed context: If you've read Tom Penn's book, Brothers York, which describes... It's a wonderful book.
The host mentions 'Brothers York' to highlight its insights into the historical context surrounding Richard and Buckingham's political maneuvers. The book provides a detailed exploration of the Wake family, which is relevant to the discussion of the coup and its implications.
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Best for History enthusiasts and mystery readersOften cited around Richard III and mystery

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It's often described as one of the greatest whodunits ever written. It's the book that effectively kick-started the kind of Ricardian romance with Richard III.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and mystery readers
Indexed context: It's often described as one of the greatest whodunits ever written.
The host mentions 'The Daughter of Time' to highlight its significance in reshaping perceptions of Richard III and the historical mystery surrounding the princes in the Tower. The book is presented as a pivotal work that initiated a romanticized view of Richard III, prompting further exploration of this historical enigma.
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Richard III
Paul Murray Kendall
Best for Readers interested in historical mysteries and literary analysis.Often cited around Josephine Tay's novel

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The excerpt refers to a biography of Richard the Third by Paul Murray Kendall, which discusses the theory that Buckingham was responsible for the murder.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in historical mysteries and literary analysis.
Indexed context: It's often described as one of the greatest whodunits ever written.
The host mentions 'Richard III' in the context of discussing Josephine Tay's novel 'The Daughter of Time,' which is pivotal in shaping the modern perception of Richard III. This book is highlighted as a significant work that attempts to unravel the historical mystery surrounding the princes in the Tower.
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Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Daughter of Time' to highlight its significance in reshaping perceptions of Richard III and the historical mystery surrounding…
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Brothers York
Tom Penn

The host mentions 'Brothers York' to highlight its insights into the historical context surrounding Richard and Buckingham's political maneuvers. T…

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The Daughter of Time cover
Mentioned at 0:47
The Daughter of Time
Josephine Tay

The host mentions 'The Daughter of Time' to highlight its significance in reshaping perceptions of Richard III and the historical mystery surroundi…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Richard III cover
Mentioned at 33:39
Richard III
Paul Murray Kendall

The host mentions 'Richard III' in the context of discussing Josephine Tay's novel 'The Daughter of Time,' which is pivotal in shaping the modern p…

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Richard III

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Mentioned in relation to the Ian McKellen film where Richard is played by Tim McEnany.

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Blackadder

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